CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS FOR SPECKLED TROUT AND REDFISHING
Speckled Trout and Redfish Guided Trips In Venice Louisiana, Charter Captain Shawn Lanier, Fishon Lodge and Accomodations
I've fished and hunted with outfitters from Alaska to S. Louisiana and I can honestly say I've "never had my fill" of catching fish until I fished with Capt. Shawn. Venice is an unbelievable fishery and Capt. Shawn's drive to put you on fish is unmatched by any guide I've ever been around.
Date of Posting: 17 Jan 2013Posted by: Thomas Kell |
I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF SOME GREAT FISHING TRIPS TO THE GULF; HOWEVER, BY FAR, THE MOST PRODUCTIVE TRIP WAS WITH CAPTAIN SHAWN LANIER THE LATTER PART OF SEPTEMBER-2012. WE SPENT 3 DAYS ON THE WATER AND LIMITED OUT ALL 3 DAYS. EVEN THOUGH WE COULD NOT KEEP ANY MORE FISH, CAPTAIN SHAWN ALLOWED US TO CONTINUE TO CATCH AND RELEASE. IT IS AMAZING WHEN YOU ARE RELEASING 25" FISH BECAUSE YOU HAVE MAXED OUT. TO ANYONE READING THIS, IF YOU WANT TO CATCH FISH, CALL CAPTAIN SHAWN LANIER. THANKS CAPTAIN
Date of Posting: 14 Nov 2012Posted by: Joe Bearrentine |
Captain Shawn put us on the red fish first thing that morning and kept us on them all day. We caught well over 100 fish between the 2 of us that day and the smallest was 16 lbs. My arm and shoulder was so sore I could barely hold the steering wheel on the ride home. My father in law went with me on the trip and he was physically exhausted and just quit fishing the last hour. There was one time that day that I went 4 cast without a hit otherwise it was every cast or every other cast was a red!
Date of Posting: 6 Nov 2012Posted by: Rusty Jackson |
Captain Shawn did a great job!!! We fished for 2 days and caught redfish of every size. We caught our limit and had fun cathing the big bulls. Captain Shawn's hospitality and fishing expertise were outstanding! Thanks again Captain Shawn!
Date of Posting: 6 Sep 2012Posted by: Dane and Janice Rogers |
Captain Shawn put us on fish every day for 3 days straight! We caught between 40-50 fish per day!
We are looking forward to our next trip.
Date of Posting: 17 Jul 2012Posted by: Chris Flanigan |
Captain Shawn is a safety first captain. We caught fish and had a great time and Shawn kept an eye out for water conditions, ships and ship wakes. Definitely book the 4 night/3 day package. Excellent fishing and excellent food at Shawn's spacious lodge.
Date of Posting: 23 Jun 2012Posted by: Daren Hatch |
Captain Shawn is an excellent guide! I learned a lot and the fishing was awesome! The hospitality was second to none!
Date of Posting: 21 Jun 2012Posted by: Damon McDonald |
I just wanted to say that fishing with Shawn was the most fun my family and I have had in years. He knows how to find the speckled trout and redfish and his accomodations were top notch. I appreciate his patience with my children and he worked hard to make our trip enjoyable and fun. Kudos Shawn, thanks again!
Date of Posting: 4 Jun 2012Posted by: Patrick McNamara |

I've fished and hunted with outfitters from Alaska to S. Louisiana and I can honestly say I've "never had my fill" of catching fish until I fished with Capt. Shawn. Venice is an unbelievable fishery and Capt. Shawn's drive to put you on fish is unmatched by any guide I've ever been around.